Does ADHD Presents Differently In Women Compared To Men? Part 1 | Ep 219

What's Eating You Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou · Nov 17, 2024 · 18m

Did you know ADHD is diagnosed three times more in men than it is in women? Not only that, Women are diagnosed with ADHD on average 5 years later than boys, aged around 12, instead of 7.

This episode covers:

ADHD in girls and how it presents differently than in boys

How undiagnosed ADHD affects women's mental health and confidence

Common struggle for women with ADHD.

01:36.29 What is ADHD?

02:59.78 Does the disorder actually present differently in girls and boys?

07:42.73 An increased risk of depression and anxiety

12:10.99 The impact on disordered eating and body image

14:20.16 The common…